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A panoramic view of the Kawainui Marsh in Kailua, the largest wetlands in all of the Hawaiian Islands that sits adjacent to Kailua United Methodist Church.

A RICH History

A Kailua staple for nearly 100 years.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP TO BE RENEWED BY GOD’S PRESENCE THROUGH RELEVANT TEACHING AND INSPIRING MUSIC

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Meet Our Pastor

Pastor Brian Belting is our Lead Pastor. He is a native of Minnesota, and has lived in California, Japan and North Carolina. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles and Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. Prior to coming to Kailua UMC, he served Kilohana UMC in Niu Valley, near Hawaii-Kai. Brian and his wife, Ashley, have three children: Hudson, 9, Grayson, 7, and Stella 6.  

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Not growing up in the church, Brian has a passion for inviting and connecting people to the table of Christ where we experience God’s love and the love of Christian community.

Pastor Brian Belting is the senior pastor at Kailua United Methodist Church on Oahu, Hawaii. There are green and large monstera leaves in the background of his profile photo.

Our Staff

Brittany daigle

youth

As a busy mom of three, and a military spouse, Brittany comes well equipped to lead our Youth Ministries. Creative ideas come naturally, as does event planning, and she has helped with youth ministries at several previous churches. In her free time, Brittany enjoys running, being on the beach, and doing DIY projects.

Stephanie elm

marketing

Though originally hired for part time office help, Stephanie is now maximizing her degree + experience in managing our marketing, social media, communications and church facilities. When she’s not at the church, you can find her going on adventures with her husband, Brian, daughter, Mila + dog, Jack.

SUE Pignataro

Care

With previous experience in nursing + healthcare, there is no one better suited to reach out to our sick, recovering and aging church members. When she’s not keeping our church members connected, Sue enjoys walking Kailua Beach, weaving lauhala hats and spending time with her three grandchildren.

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